Effingham County property record for 114 N West St, Watson, IL 62473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1,148 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 2.65 acres (115,434 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $7,500 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,054 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-21-002-043 |
| Primary APN | 14-21-002-043 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 115,434 sqft (2.65 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 114 N WEST ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62473-1067 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 2AC EXCEPT N 104.76FT & S 1 AC PT LOT 2 NW 3746/84 3746/81 331/196 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Effingham County records, as of September 9, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10692 E 650TH AVE, WATSON, IL 62473-2103 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 20216012 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3746 / 84 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003746/81 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 114 N WEST ST, WATSON, IL 62473-1067 |
| Document Number | 0003746/84 |
| Book / Page | 3746 / 84 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202121006012 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 E GREGORY AVE, MARION, IL 62959-3731 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 10692 E 650TH AVE, WATSON, IL 62473-2103 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 114 N WEST ST, WATSON, IL 62473-1067 |
| Document Number | 0003746/81 |
| Book / Page | 3746 / 81 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202121006011 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 E GREGORY AVE, MARION, IL 62959-3731 |
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Watson Township |
| Municipality | Watson Village |
| Unified School District | Effingham Community Unit School District 40 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,054.00 (+8.32%) | $17,760 (+21.56%) Land $4,960 Building $12,800 | $53,280 (+21.56%) Land $14,880 Building $38,400 |
| 2022 | $973.00 | $14,610 Land $4,080 Building $10,530 | $43,830 Land $12,240 Building $31,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EJ WATER-WATSON serves 754 people · EPA ID IL0490500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from EJ WATER COOPERATIVE |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead public education Nov 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wabash Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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